About The Program

The School District of Belleville started the current 4K program in 2013. Staff members are provided with research-based, on-site professional development on a monthly basis to best serve our students in all content and developmental areas. The Belleville 4K program uses the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards to guide planning of appropriate expectations, opportunities and assessments. Our students will begin the year learning about themselves, making friends, and getting to know their classroom and school.

The 4K program is located in the Belleville Elementary School at 101 S. Grant Street. Classes are held four days a week, Tuesday-Friday. The morning session will run 8:00-11:00 AM, and the afternoon session will be 12:15-3:15 PM.

Benefits of 4K

Kids who attend public preschool programs are better prepared for kindergarten than kids who don't. The School District of Belleville has two full-time Wisconsin Certified Educators and two training paraprofessionals supporting this program. The 4K program is a play-based experience that highlights learning through exploration with an emphasis on social and emotional development. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) website provides additional information regarding the 4K curriculum and outlines the importance of starting your child's early education.

Additional Resources from the Department of Public Instruction 

4K Screening

The purpose of 4K Screening is to pre-register eligible children for the upcoming school year. Children will participate in a variety of play-based assessments with the current 4K staff as well as receive a vision screening. Parents will be provided information about the school year program, summer school options and developmental milestones. This is an important step for families to ensure they are connected with the School District of Belleville and to help prepare children for their educational journey. 

Who Should Attend the 4K Screening?

Any child who will be 4-years-old by September 1 of the following fall and plans to enroll in 4K at that time, should plan on attending 4K screening.

When is the 4K Screening Held?

4K screening is typically held at the end of February or beginning of March. This is for students who will enroll in 4K in the upcoming fall semester.

Frequently Asked Questions About 4K

• What days does 4K have class?  Tuesdays – Fridays.  We do not have class on Mondays.
• What are the times that 4K hold their classes?  The AM class meets from 8:00 – 11:00 am and the PM class meets from 12:15 – 3:15 pm.
• Is there any cost associated to 4K?  No. 4K is free and part of the School District of Belleville. We do ask that all parents supply a snack approximately 1x a month and there is a supplies list for this class as well.  More information about this will be shared when school begins. 
• Is lunch served during 4K classes?  No. Lunch is not served to 4K students although we do offer a snack during both the AM and the PM classes. Milk is provided at each snack with no charge to the student.
• Is transportation provided for this program?  Yes. Transportation is provided to and from any location that is located within the school district.
• What would my child need to bring to participate in 4K?  There is a school supplies list posted on the School District of Belleville's website listing school supplies requested to participate in 4K. 

Please feel free to email our 4K teachers, Marsha Rear or Kaitlin Hoven, with any further questions.  Thank You!

Please feel free to email the following staff members with any additional questions.

Kelsey Schmit- Elementary Principal- schmitk@belleville.k12.wi.us
Melissa Riedel- Associate Principal- riedelm@belleville.k12.wi.us 
Christina Martin- Elementary Secretary- christina.martin@belleville.k12.wi.us
Tracy Ayers - Elementary Secretary- ayerst@belleville.k12.wi.us
Pam Christen- Registrar- christep@belleville.k12.wi.us